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PE Homeless Coalition 5K — File 24-1147
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000080
File #: 14-005300
Public Event
Application for:
Somerville Homeless Coalition (SHC)
Organization name:
Somerville Homeless Coalition's 29th Annual
Event name:
5K Road Race
5K Road Race to start and end in Rite Aid
Description:
parking lot on Highland Ave. Detail: Route starts in the bus
lane outside of the MBTA will no road closures required.
Route of 5k for the following streets: College, Wallace,
Buena Vista, Irving, Simpson, Cameron, Broadway (Teele
Square), Curtis North and PowderHouse, Packard,
Lowden, Willow and Cedar. We work closely with Traffic
and Parking during the race and with the MBTA to
minimalize the minor traffic delays for the duration of the
race. For the duration of the event, the parking lot of Rite
Aid is closed to public.
5K Road Race to start and end in Rite Aid
Location:
parking lot on Highland Ave. Local businesses supporting
by providing food after the event
October 5, 2024
Date(s):
None
Rain date(s):
6:30 AM
Setup starts at (time):
9:00 AM
Event starts at (time):
11:00 AM
Cleanup after the event ends at (time):
10:30 AM
Event ends at (time):
Sound and music station for Emcee/light
Entertainment:
music pre and post race.
Inflatable finish line arch provided
Temporary Structures:
by licenced vendor.
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 750
Total people attending: 500
Maximum attendees accommodated: 1,000
Total Somerville residents attending: 450
$35-$40 Race
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
Fee
45,000
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
This event is for the benefit of raising funds for the
homeless and food insecure in Somerville. Local
Somerville residents, members of running clubs, families of
all ages, local businesses and TUFTS students attend this
much loved event.
Financial benefits:
Funds are raised for SHC which support the prevention of
eviction, homelessness and food insecurity for Somerville
residents.
Paul Murphy
Event Contact:
[phone removed] x108
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Communicated on social media platforms, newsletters, and
sandwich board in Davis Square
Food served?
Yes
Donuts, Bagels, Muffins, Cookies, Croissants, Breakfast
Pastries/Bread, Fruit (ripe bananas) Fruit Salad, Water,
Jams and Spreads, Cake Foods - shop bought. Fruit
donated by local Somerville restaurant Orleans, bread
donated by When Pigs Fly in Somerville, pastries donated
by Diesel Cafe and Davis Square Donuts.
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
Yes
Route starts in the bus lane outside of the MBTA and
minimal delays affecting the following streets: College,
Wallace, Buena Vista, Irving, Simpson, Cameron,
Broadway (Teele Square), Curtis North and PowderHouse,
Packard, Lowden, Willow and Cedar. We work closely with
Traffic and Parking and the MBTA during the race to
support the start of the race in the busway lane t the start
of the race. For the duration of the event, the parking lot of
Rite Aid is closed to public.
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
Route and location of event is ADA accessible
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
Police escort for the race pack and a cruiser brings up the
rear of race runners.
Parking (for Attendees)?
Yes
Parking suggestions will be provided in advance to race
participants and spectators although public transport is
strongly advised.
Restrooms?
Yes
Port a potties will be made available in Rite Aid car park.
Liability Insurance?
Yes
Road Race will be covered by the current comprehensive
insurance cover of SHC inc
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
Each year for the past 28 years
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved with Conditions
Kevin Roche, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Darrell Richardson, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved